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Set in the time of Dionysios I of Syracuse, at the beginning of the 4th century BC, Th e Arrows of Hercules tells the tale of Zopyros of Tarentum, an engineer who invents an improved type of catapult. *** He is quickly drafted by Dionysios into Syracuse's war efforts against Carthage, which sets him on a series of adventures including a battle against Etruscan pirates and a kidnapping in Carthage. *** L. Sprague's meticulous attention to historical accuracy makes this a remarkable read which entertains as much as it teaches us about fascinating events that shaped the course of history. *** ---------- "Exciting and quite believable adventures."-Classical World ---------- "Rousing piece of fi ction...pace is rapid and unrelenting." -Th e Arizona Republic ---------- "Highly Recommended...intriguing novel."-Library Journal

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Book category Books in English Fiction & related items Historical fiction

• Full title: Arrows of Hercules
• Author: L Sprague De Camp
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 302
• EAN: 9781612421902
• ISBN: 9781612421902
• ID: 08797920
• Publisher: Phoenix Pick
• Weight: 460 g
• Dimensions: 229 × 152 × 17 mm
• Date of publishing: 14. April 2014

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